Youth sports injuries are becoming more common than ever and many parents don’t realize how small issues can turn into major long-term problems if they go untreated.

In this episode of Booyah Sports Network, host Keith Kimberlin sits down with Dr. Chris Bailey to discuss youth athlete recovery, chiropractic care, injury prevention, pain assessment, performance optimization, and what parents should really be paying attention to when their kids are competing.

Dr. Bailey shares real-world stories from working with athletes, explains the differences between chiropractors and medical doctors, discusses preventative care, recovery philosophy, mechanics, and how proper treatment may help athletes perform at a higher level.

Whether your child plays baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, or any competitive sport, this episode contains valuable insight for parents, coaches, and athletes.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
1:39 What Got Dr. Bailey Into Chiropractic Care
4:07 Chiropractor vs Medical Doctor
6:15 Chiropractic Philosophy Explained
7:31 Pitching Mechanics & Body Movement
8:17 What Chiropractors Look For First
8:48 Helping a Pitcher Throw 102 MPH Again
11:38 Why Pain Is a Distractor
12:44 Dr. Bailey’s General Rule for Assessing Pain
14:09 Preventative Care Philosophy
15:40 Parents Usually Know When Something Is Wrong
16:42 Are All Chiropractors the Same?
18:56 Chiropractors as Triage & ER Alternatives
20:00 How To Know If Your Chiropractor Is Good
20:52 Why Chiropractors Must Be Great Communicators
21:15 Why X-Rays Matter
21:30 The Unusual Soccer Player Story
22:19 Ultrasound vs Ice for Inflammation
23:17 Questions Parents Should Ask Chiropractors
24:08 Should Athletes Get Checked Before Injuries Happen?
24:55 Scoliosis Screening & Athlete Evaluations
26:22 Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
27:51 Can Chiropractic Care Improve Athletic Performance?
29:29 Should Athletes Make Regular Appointments?
30:42 Recovery Timing & Recovery Care
31:45 The Difference Between Pro Athletes & Everyone Else
32:36 What Young Athletes Should STOP Doing
34:08 What Parents Should Do If They’re Unsure
35:58 How To Find Dr. Bailey
38:37 Adjusting His Own Baby at Five Minutes Old
39:57 What He Says To Chiropractic Skeptics
42:13 The Dallas Cowboys Story

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